Convert (i) Methane to ethanamine
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Methane can be converted into ethylamine using the following steps:
Monochlorination of methane. CH 3 → hv CH 3 Cl.
Chlromethane thus formed is tretaed with KCN to yield acetonitrile. CH 3 Cl + KCN → CH 3 CN.
The product is then subjected to reduction with the help of strong reducing agent i.e. LiAlH4.
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